Do I have symmastia? Are my breasts botched? (Photo)

Hello,

Thank you for the question.

Based on your photos, you do appear to have symmastia which can happen when both implants have been placed too close to each other and the tissue that separates them is stretched or merged. The skin lifts off the underlying sternum (breastbone). This causes a patient's breast to connect more in the midline than normally.

In order to correct symmastia, revision surgery can be performed using capsulorrhaphy technique with or without mesh reinforcement.

I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Surgeries in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results.
I hope this helps.

Best regards,

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Breast Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for your question! It does appear as though you do have symmastia. While its a difficult cat to get back in the bag, it's not impossible. I would suggest an in-person consultation for the best recommendations. Good luck!

Hi from Istanbul, you do appear to have symmastia, sorry you're experiencing this problem. It's a complication that can occur after breast implant procedures (likely also influenced by the patient's anatomy) so it's more of a surgical complication rather than a botched result. But it can be addressed by creating a new breast implant pocket. I recommend getting a revision surgery. Best of luck to you!